Drug Uses

Wellbutrin-SR is classified as an antidepressant used to treat depression. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions such as quitting smoking.

General Information

Ginseng, ma huang, yohimbine and St. John's Wort may interact with antidepressants. Talk to your healthcare provider before combining medicines with herbs.

How Drug Works

Bupropion increases the amount of two chemicals in the brain, norephineprine and dopamine.

How Taken

Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush or chew before swallowing. This medicine is taken orally and may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take this medicine regularly at the same time every day. Follow the directions given to you by your doctor.

Possible Side Effects

restlessness, agitation constipation dizziness, drowsiness headache nausea, vomiting

Warnings/Precautions

Do NOT abruptly stop this medicine without talking to your doctor. This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do NOT drive or perform other hazardous tasks until you know how this medicine affects you. Do NOT take this medicine if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.

Overdose

For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

Drug Interactions

Do not take MAO inhibitors type A with this medicine. If you are not sure if you are taking an MAO inhibitor, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Certain other antidepressants, clozapine (Clozaril), haloperidol (Haldol), lithium, trazadone, and others may increase the risk of seizures. BEFORE taking any new prescription or over-the-counter medicine, talk to your health care provider.

Missed Dose

Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Pregnancy/Nursing

For women: Adequate studies of pregnant women are not available. If you plan on becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits versus the risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. For nursing mothers, this medicine is excreted in breast milk in small amounts. Check with your doctor if you plan to nurse your baby.

More Information

For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.

Disclaimer

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